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CARLY RAE JEPSEN WINS BIG AT MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

by Kiss 98.5 Morning Show,posted Jun 18 2012 9:50AM

Justin Bieber protege Carly Rae Jepsen was the big winner at the 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards Sunday night, picking up three trophies, including best video of the year for her breakout hit, "Call Me Maybe."

The Canadian songstress signed with Bieber and his manager, Scooter Braun. Her single "Call Me Maybe" from her "Curiosity" album earned the MMVA for most-watched video and the UR fave video of the year trophy.

Vancouver rockers Marianas Trench were the other big multiple MMVA winners in Toronto, picking up trophies for best video cinematography and best pop video of the year for "Haven't Had Enough."

Hometown boy Justin Bieber picked up the best international video of the year by a Canadian for "Boyfriend."

And Drake took the MMVA for best hip-hop video for "The Motto". Saskatoon rockers the Sheepdogs won for best rock video of the year.

Katy Perry also won for best international video artist of the year for her single "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)."

Meanwhile, co-host LMFAO won for best international video of the year for "Sexy and I Know It," City and Colour earned the best indie video of the year for "Fragile Bird," and Danny Fernandes picked up the best director of the year trophy for "Hit Me Up."